Indigenous STA Members
Mentorship Would you be interested in connecting with other Indigenous educators in the Surrey School District? Consider joining an Indigenous mentorship group. We are looking for both mentors and mentees.Read more
Latest News
National Day of Mourning
According to data from WorkSafeBC and the Day of Mourning BC website: In 2022, there were 181 deaths related to work. Out of these: Additionally, in the BC public schoolRead more
Timeline of Communication with the District regarding Extended Days
We want members to know about our efforts to engage with the District regarding their plans to have Extended Days at some schools. We have language in our Collective AgreementRead more
Join the BC Teachers’ Council Program Assessment Team
As part of its legislated regulatory function, the BC Teachers’ Council (BCTC) is responsible for conducting cyclical reviews of BC’s nine Teacher Education Programs (TEPs). One important aspect of thisRead more
Public Statement: Condemnation of Israel’s historical and ongoing genocide of Palestinian people
December STARA motion: That the STA publicly condemn the state of Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians and declare that Anti-Zionism is not Anti-Semitism. We vehemently condemn the egregious violence andRead more
Stay Informed: PTOC Prep Time Grievance
In 2019, the Union filed a grievance about PTOC prep time. The Grievance was referred to arbitration. The parties were able to reach an agreement before going to a hearing: Read more
Marilyn Tells It Like It Is to Politicians!
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, a group of 6 BCTF members travelled to Victoria to meet with various MLAs and the Premier as part of the BCTF Lobby Day. TheRead more
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that STA members have the privilege of working on the unceded ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples, the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qiqéyt (Qayqayt) and sɛmiˈɑːmuː (Semiahmoo) who have cared for this land for thousands of years, and who continue to care for this land. As educators, we are committed to actions aimed at healing the broken relationship between settlers and Indigenous peoples.
Events & Meetings
School Visit
We’d like to visit your school! Let us know which date you’d prefer. We are available for lunch or after school visits.
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